Kansas City, MO

For Chicken Wings in Kansas City, the local food press points to Peanut on Main, Wings Cafe Westport, and Buck Tui BBQ. Picks from KCUR, updated June 2026.

Editor’s picks

Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in KCUR. Updated June 2026.

Peanut on Main · Southmoreland

A longtime KC bar and grill known for its giant buffalo wings.

A wings specialist with a deep range of sauces and dry rubs, in Westport and the Northland.

Buck Tui BBQ · Overland Park

Thai-influenced barbecue whose smoked wings are a standout.

Smaxx · 18th & Vine

An 18th and Vine spot serving whole wings late into the night.

A 63rd and Paseo kitchen known for a mean order of chicken wings.

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